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Artistic Japan, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint): Illustrations and Essays - Couverture souple

Samuel Bing

 
9781330721445: Artistic Japan, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint): Illustrations and Essays

Synopsis

Explore intricate netsuke, lacquered works, and ukiyo-e plates that illuminate Japanese art and craft.

This edition gathers rich descriptions of small carvings, lacquer pieces, and decorative prints, joining art history with hands-on observation. It offers a close look at artists, materials, signatures, and the cultural context behind these much-loved works.


  • Detailed notes on netsuke and the artisans who carved them, with examples in ivory, horn, and wood.

  • Clear plate-by-plate descriptions of ukiyo-e prints and other decorative works from famous studios.

  • Insights into how form, function, and storytelling meet in Japanese craftsmanship.

  • Context about historic export trade and the evolution of collecting tastes for these pieces.



Ideal for readers of art history and Japanese decorative arts, this volume appeals to collectors and museum enthusiasts seeking grounded, descriptive scholarship.

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